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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 560.85 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 560.85 and 240.62 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 560.85 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/560.85 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 560.85 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 134,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,951.73/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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