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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 559.91 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 559.91 and 240.01 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 559.91 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/559.91 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 559.91 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 134,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,381.20/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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