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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 575.87 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 575.87 and 240.32 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 575.87 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/575.87 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 575.87 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 138,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390.20/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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