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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 575.88 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 575.88 and 242.61 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 575.88 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/575.88 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 575.88 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 139,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,713.64/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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