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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 572.68 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 572.68 and 240.36 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 572.68 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/572.68 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 572.68 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 137,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,649.36/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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