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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 534.13 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 534.13 and 240.50 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 534.13 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/534.13 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 534.13 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 128,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,459.00/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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