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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 572.72 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 572.72 and 240.44 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 572.72 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/572.72 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 572.72 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 137,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,704.80/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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