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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 560.99 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 560.99 and 240.76 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 560.99 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/560.99 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 560.99 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 135,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,065.26/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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