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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.06 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.06 and 240.42 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.06 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.06 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.06 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 128,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,398.71/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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