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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 604.40 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 604.40 and 240.94 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 604.40 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/604.40 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 604.40 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 145,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,624.14/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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