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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 503.25 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 503.25 and 240.06 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 503.25 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/503.25 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 503.25 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 120,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,810.20/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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