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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 578.06 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 578.06 and 241.74 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 578.06 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/578.06 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 578.06 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 139,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,739.92/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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