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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 560.50 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 560.50 and 237.95 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 560.50 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/560.50 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 560.50 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 133,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,369.23/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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