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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.26 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.26 and 240.73 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.26 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.26 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.26 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 146,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,185.70/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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