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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.27, 572.91 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.27, 572.91 and 240.58 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.27 : 572.91 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.27/572.91 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.27x = 572.91 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.27x = 137,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,830.69/415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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