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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 604.31 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 604.31 and 240.87 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 604.31 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/604.31 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 604.31 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 145,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,558.95/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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