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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 606.55 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 606.55 and 240.37 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 606.55 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/606.55 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 606.55 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 145,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,793.39/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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