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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 577.26 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 577.26 and 241.29 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 577.26 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/577.26 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 577.26 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 139,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,287.07/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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