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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.85 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.85 and 240.41 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.85 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.85 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.85 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 137,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,718.87/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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