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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 574.12 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 574.12 and 241.40 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 574.12 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/574.12 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 574.12 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 138,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,592.57/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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