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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 574.53 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 574.53 and 241.68 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 574.53 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/574.53 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 574.53 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 138,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,852.41/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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