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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.45, 563.64 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.45, 563.64 and 240.44 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.45 : 563.64 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.45/563.64 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.45x = 563.64 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.45x = 135,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518.78/408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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