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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 561.17 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 561.17 and 240.99 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 561.17 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/561.17 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 561.17 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 135,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,236.36/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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