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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.18, 560.40 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.18, 560.40 and 240.45 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.18 : 560.40 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.18/560.40 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.18x = 560.40 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.18x = 134,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,748.18/406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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