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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 572.82 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 572.82 and 240.43 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 572.82 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/572.82 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 572.82 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 137,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,723.11/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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