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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 544.89 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 544.89 and 240.14 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 544.89 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/544.89 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 544.89 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 130,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,849.88/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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