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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 574.29 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 574.29 and 241.58 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 574.29 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/574.29 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 574.29 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 138,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,736.98/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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