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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.56 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.56 and 240.56 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.56 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.56 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.56 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 145,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,432.95/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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