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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 573.37 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 573.37 and 240.93 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 573.37 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/573.37 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 573.37 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 138,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,141.43/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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