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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 560.99 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 560.99 and 240.78 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 560.99 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/560.99 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 560.99 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 135,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,073.97/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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