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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 574.95 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 574.95 and 241.95 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 574.95 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/574.95 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 574.95 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 139,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,109.15/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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