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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 603.79 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 603.79 and 240.50 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 603.79 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/603.79 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 603.79 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 145,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,212.40/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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