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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 560.00 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 560.00 and 240.13 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 560.00 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/560.00 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 560.00 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 134,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,471.40/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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