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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 561 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 561 and 240.72 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 561 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/561 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 561 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 135,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,043.92/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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