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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 502.78 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 502.78 and 240.12 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 502.78 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/502.78 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 502.78 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 120,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,728.79/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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