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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 573.08 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 573.08 and 240.59 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 573.08 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/573.08 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 573.08 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 137,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877.55/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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