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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 575.64 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 575.64 and 242.50 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 575.64 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/575.64 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 575.64 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 139,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,592.70/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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