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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.51 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.51 and 240.93 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.51 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.51 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.51 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 138,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,175.76/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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