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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.83 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.83 and 241.86 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.83 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.83 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.83 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 139,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,027.17/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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