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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 575.65 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 575.65 and 242.48 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 575.65 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/575.65 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 575.65 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 139,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,583.61/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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