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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 577.54 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 577.54 and 241.48 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 577.54 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/577.54 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 577.54 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 139,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,464.96/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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