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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 575.66 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 575.66 and 242.58 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 575.66 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/575.66 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 575.66 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 139,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,643.60/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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