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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 560.71 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 560.71 and 240.53 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 560.71 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/560.71 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 560.71 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 134,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,864.17/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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