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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 576.50 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 576.50 and 243.08 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 576.50 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/576.50 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 576.50 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 140,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,135.62/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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