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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 542.97 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 542.97 and 240.30 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 542.97 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/542.97 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 542.97 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 130,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,475.69/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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