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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 577.31 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 577.31 and 241.36 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 577.31 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/577.31 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 577.31 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 139,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336.89/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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