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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 577.60 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 577.60 and 241.52 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 577.60 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/577.60 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 577.60 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 139,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,501.95/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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