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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 535.40 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 535.40 and 240.25 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 535.40 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/535.40 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 535.40 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 128,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,627.17/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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