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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 561.21 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 561.21 and 240.86 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 561.21 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/561.21 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 561.21 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 135,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,173.04/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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