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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 492.73 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 492.73 and 240.77 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 492.73 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/492.73 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 492.73 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 118,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,635.23/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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