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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 576.99 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 576.99 and 241.04 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 576.99 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/576.99 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 576.99 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 139,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,077.91/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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