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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 491.49 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 491.49 and 240.09 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 491.49 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/491.49 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 491.49 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 118,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,001.83/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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