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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 503.49 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 503.49 and 240.68 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 503.49 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/503.49 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 503.49 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 121,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,179.97/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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