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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 575.79 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 575.79 and 240.16 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 575.79 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/575.79 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 575.79 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 138,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,277.65/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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