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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 542.67 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 542.67 and 240.60 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 542.67 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/542.67 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 542.67 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 130,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,566.40/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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