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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 572.93 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 572.93 and 240.54 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 572.93 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/572.93 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 572.93 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 137,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,812.58/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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