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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 560.25 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 560.25 and 240.26 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 560.25 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/560.25 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 560.25 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 134,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,602.86/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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