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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 573.14 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 573.14 and 240.63 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 573.14 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/573.14 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 573.14 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 137,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,914.68/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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