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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 575.56 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 575.56 and 240.01 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 575.56 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/575.56 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 575.56 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 138,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,140.76/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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