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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 575.96 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 575.96 and 240.32 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 575.96 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/575.96 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 575.96 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 138,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,414.71/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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