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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 560.68 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 560.68 and 240.50 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 560.68 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/560.68 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 560.68 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 134,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,843.54/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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