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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 574.73 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 574.73 and 241.82 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 574.73 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/574.73 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 574.73 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 138,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981.21/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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