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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 561.04 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 561.04 and 240.79 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 561.04 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/561.04 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 561.04 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 135,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,092.82/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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