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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 572.62 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 572.62 and 240.35 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 572.62 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/572.62 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 572.62 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 137,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,625.75/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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