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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 604.71 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 604.71 and 240.91 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 604.71 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/604.71 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 604.71 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 145,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,680.69/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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