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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 574.60 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 574.60 and 241.76 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 574.60 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/574.60 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 574.60 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 138,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,915.30/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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