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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 574.06 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 574.06 and 241.38 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 574.06 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/574.06 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 574.06 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 138,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,566.60/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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