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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 560.37 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 560.37 and 240.34 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 560.37 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/560.37 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 560.37 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 134,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,679.33/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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