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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 575.96 and 242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 575.96 and 242.59 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 575.96 = 242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/575.96 = 242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 575.96 × 242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 139,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,722.14/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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