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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.63, 572.19 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.63, 572.19 and 240.07 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.63 : 572.19 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.63/572.19 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.63x = 572.19 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.63x = 137,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,364.45/414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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