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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 502.44 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 502.44 and 240.12 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 502.44 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/502.44 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 502.44 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 120,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,644.99/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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