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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 533.40 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 533.40 and 240.04 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 533.40 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/533.40 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 533.40 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 128,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,037.34/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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