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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 429.77 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 429.77 and 240.91 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 429.77 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/429.77 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 429.77 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 103,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,535.42/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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