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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.79 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.79 and 240.75 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.79 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.79 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.79 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 135,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,010.19/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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