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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 560.05 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 560.05 and 240.14 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 560.05 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/560.05 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 560.05 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 134,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,489.41/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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