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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 577.80 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 577.80 and 241.68 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 577.80 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/577.80 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 577.80 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 139,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,642.70/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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