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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 561.12 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 561.12 and 240.71 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 561.12 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/561.12 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 561.12 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 135,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,064.39/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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