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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.51 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.51 and 240.47 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.51 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.51 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.51 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 121,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,079.05/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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