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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.26 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.26 and 240.54 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.26 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.26 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.26 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 121,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,054.16/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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