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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 560.93 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 560.93 and 240.75 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 560.93 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/560.93 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 560.93 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 135,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.50/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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