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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.40 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.40 and 241.44 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.40 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.40 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.40 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 139,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,407.46/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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