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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.60 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.60 and 240.88 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.60 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.60 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.60 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 121,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,307.17/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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