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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 552.63 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 552.63 and 240.96 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 552.63 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/552.63 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 552.63 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 133,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,161.72/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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