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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 560.64 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 560.64 and 240.51 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 560.64 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/560.64 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 560.64 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 134,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,839.53/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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