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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 578.81 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 578.81 and 240.01 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 578.81 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/578.81 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 578.81 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 138,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916.09/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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