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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.84 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.84 and 241.66 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.84 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.84 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.84 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 139,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,641.39/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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