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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 502.65 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 502.65 and 240.26 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 502.65 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/502.65 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 502.65 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 120,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,764.18/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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