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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 577.94 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 577.94 and 241.75 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 577.94 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/577.94 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 577.94 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 139,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,716.15/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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