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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 560 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 560 and 240 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 560 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/560 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 560 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 134,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,400/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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