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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 576.52 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 576.52 and 243.07 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 576.52 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/576.52 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 576.52 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 140,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,132.67/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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