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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 575.81 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 575.81 and 242.61 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 575.81 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/575.81 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 575.81 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 139,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,697.26/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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