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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 577.55 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 577.55 and 241.49 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 577.55 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/577.55 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 577.55 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 139,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,472.55/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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