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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.39 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.39 and 240.58 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 503.39 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/503.39 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 503.39 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 121,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,106.83/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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