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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.67, 576.48 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.67, 576.48 and 243.04 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.67 : 576.48 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.67/576.48 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.67x = 576.48 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.67x = 140,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,107.70/417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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