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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 536.32 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 536.32 and 240.50 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 536.32 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/536.32 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 536.32 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 128,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,984.96/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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