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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 575.73 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 575.73 and 242.55 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 575.73 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/575.73 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 575.73 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 139,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,643.31/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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