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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 573.44 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 573.44 and 240.90 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 573.44 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/573.44 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 573.44 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 138,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,141.70/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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