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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.57, 573.50 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.57, 573.50 and 240.93 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.57 : 573.50 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.57/573.50 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.57x = 573.50 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.57x = 138,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,173.36/415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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