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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 575.81 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 575.81 and 242.53 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 575.81 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/575.81 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 575.81 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 139,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,650.71/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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