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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.54 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.54 and 240.24 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.54 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.54 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.54 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 137,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,547.01/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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