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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 578.10 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 578.10 and 241.89 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 578.10 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/578.10 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 578.10 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 139,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,837.36/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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