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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.66, 563.97 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.66, 563.97 and 240.71 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.66 : 563.97 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.66/563.97 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.66x = 563.97 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.66x = 135,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,750.40/408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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