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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.65 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.65 and 241.64 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.65 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.65 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.65 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 139,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,583.35/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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