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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 575.82 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 575.82 and 242.64 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 575.82 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/575.82 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 575.82 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 139,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,716.96/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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