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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 534.02 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 534.02 and 240.86 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 534.02 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/534.02 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 534.02 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 128,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,624.06/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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