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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 560.74 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 560.74 and 240.52 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 560.74 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/560.74 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 560.74 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 134,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,866.38/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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