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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 577.60 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 577.60 and 241.61 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 577.60 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/577.60 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 577.60 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 139,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,553.94/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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