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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.91, 576.77 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.91, 576.77 and 243.25 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.91 : 576.77 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.91/576.77 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.91x = 576.77 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.91x = 140,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,298.09/417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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