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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.64 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.64 and 240.76 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.64 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.64 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.64 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 124,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,145.49/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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