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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.89 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.89 and 240.27 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.89 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.89 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.89 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 120,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,829.38/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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