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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 560.54 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 560.54 and 240.47 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 560.54 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/560.54 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 560.54 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 134,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,791.85/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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