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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 394.31 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 394.31 and 240.39 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 394.31 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/394.31 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 394.31 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 94,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,788.78/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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