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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.68 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.68 and 241.08 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.68 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.68 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.68 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 138,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,302.77/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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