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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 577.81 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 577.81 and 241.65 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 577.81 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/577.81 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 577.81 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 139,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,623.69/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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