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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 560.00 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 560.00 and 240.03 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 560.00 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/560.00 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 560.00 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 134,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,415.60/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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