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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 502.76 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 502.76 and 240.15 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 502.76 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/502.76 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 502.76 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 120,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,736.12/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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