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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.03, 572.73 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.03, 572.73 and 240.34 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 572.73 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/572.73 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 572.73 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 137,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,649.93/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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