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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 560.77 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 560.77 and 240.63 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 560.77 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/560.77 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 560.77 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 134,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,938.09/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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