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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.76 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.76 and 241.82 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.76 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.76 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.76 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 138,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,988.46/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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