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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 502.93 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 502.93 and 240.37 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 502.93 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/502.93 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 502.93 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 120,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,889.28/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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