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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.89 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.89 and 240.52 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.89 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.89 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.89 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 137,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,788.04/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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