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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 578.01 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 578.01 and 241.77 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 578.01 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/578.01 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 578.01 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 139,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,745.48/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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