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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 560.26 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 560.26 and 240.31 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 560.26 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/560.26 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 560.26 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 134,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,636.08/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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