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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.78 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.78 and 241.88 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.78 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.78 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.78 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 139,027.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,027.79/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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