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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 564.00 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 564.00 and 240.71 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 564.00 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/564.00 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 564.00 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 135,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,756.72/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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