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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.10 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.10 and 241.40 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.10 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.10 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.10 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 138,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,587.74/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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