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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 575.58 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 575.58 and 242.43 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 575.58 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/575.58 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 575.58 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 139,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,537.86/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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