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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 575.59 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 575.59 and 240.09 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 575.59 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/575.59 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 575.59 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 138,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,193.40/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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