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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 574.93 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 574.93 and 241.94 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 574.93 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/574.93 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 574.93 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 139,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,098.56/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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