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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 573.57 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 573.57 and 240.95 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 573.57 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/573.57 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 573.57 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 138,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,198.82/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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