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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.67, 574.88 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.67, 574.88 and 241.89 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.67 : 574.88 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.67/574.88 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.67x = 574.88 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.67x = 139,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,056.51/416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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