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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 561.42 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 561.42 and 240.93 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 561.42 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/561.42 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 561.42 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 135,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,262.92/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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