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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 575.84 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 575.84 and 242.60 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 575.84 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/575.84 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 575.84 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 139,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,697.57/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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