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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.19 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.19 and 240.54 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.19 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.19 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.19 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 121,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,037.32/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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