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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 574.94 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 574.94 and 241.94 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 574.94 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/574.94 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 574.94 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 139,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,100.98/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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