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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 578.11 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 578.11 and 241.91 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 578.11 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/578.11 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 578.11 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 139,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,849.72/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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