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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 574.89 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 574.89 and 241.93 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 574.89 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/574.89 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 574.89 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 139,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,083.14/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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