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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 573.41 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 573.41 and 240.84 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 573.41 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/573.41 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 573.41 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 138,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,100.67/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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