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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 573.06 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 573.06 and 240.43 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 573.06 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/573.06 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 573.06 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 137,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,780.82/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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