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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.09, 577.02 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.09, 577.02 and 241.06 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.09 : 577.02 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.09/577.02 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.09x = 577.02 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.09x = 139,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096.44/418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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