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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 604.59 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 604.59 and 240.67 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 604.59 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/604.59 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 604.59 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 145,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,506.68/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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