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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 502.84 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 502.84 and 240.29 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 502.84 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/502.84 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 502.84 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 120,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,827.42/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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