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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 576.99 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 576.99 and 241.10 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 576.99 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/576.99 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 576.99 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 139,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,112.29/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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