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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.78 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.78 and 240.04 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.78 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.78 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.78 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 120,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,687.31/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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