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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.90 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.90 and 240.53 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.90 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.90 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.90 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 137,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,795.57/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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