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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 561.14 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 561.14 and 240.87 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 561.14 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/561.14 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 561.14 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 135,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,160.59/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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