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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 607.80 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 607.80 and 240.55 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 607.80 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/607.80 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 607.80 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 146,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,206.29/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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