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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 533.76 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 533.76 and 240.76 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 533.76 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/533.76 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 533.76 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 128,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,508.06/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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