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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 577.30 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 577.30 and 241.36 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 577.30 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/577.30 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 577.30 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 139,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,337.13/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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