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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 577.17 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 577.17 and 241.16 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 577.17 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/577.17 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 577.17 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 139,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,190.32/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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