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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 561.09 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 561.09 and 240.89 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 561.09 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/561.09 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 561.09 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 135,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,158.16/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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