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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.37, 575.96 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.37, 575.96 and 240.28 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.37 : 575.96 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.37/575.96 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.37x = 575.96 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.37x = 138,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,391.67/417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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