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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 578.08 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 578.08 and 241.86 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 578.08 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/578.08 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 578.08 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 139,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,813.82/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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