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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.04 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.04 and 240.35 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 503.04 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/503.04 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 503.04 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 120,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,905.66/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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