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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.69 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.69 and 240.38 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.69 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.69 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.69 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 137,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,659.16/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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