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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 552.41 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 552.41 and 240.90 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 552.41 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/552.41 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 552.41 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 133,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,074.36/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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