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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 577.73 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 577.73 and 241.66 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 577.73 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/577.73 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 577.73 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 139,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,617.59/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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