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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.81 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.81 and 240.44 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.81 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.81 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.81 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 137,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,726.44/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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