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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 411.17 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 411.17 and 240.37 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 411.17 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/411.17 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 411.17 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 98,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,830.70/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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