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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 572.36 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 572.36 and 240.14 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 572.36 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/572.36 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 572.36 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 137,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,446.53/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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