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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 503.68 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 503.68 and 240.54 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 503.68 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/503.68 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 503.68 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 121,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,155.19/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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