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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 560.65 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 560.65 and 240.49 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 560.65 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/560.65 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 560.65 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 134,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,830.72/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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