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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.83 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.83 and 240.12 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.83 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.83 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.83 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 120,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,739.54/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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