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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 577.68 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 577.68 and 241.54 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 577.68 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/577.68 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 577.68 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 139,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,532.83/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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