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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 577.99 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 577.99 and 241.80 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 577.99 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/577.99 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 577.99 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 139,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,757.74/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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