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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 574.07 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 574.07 and 241.38 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 574.07 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/574.07 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 574.07 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 138,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,569.02/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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