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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 560.12 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 560.12 and 240.04 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 560.12 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/560.12 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 560.12 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 134,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,451.20/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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