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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548 and 240.77 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 131,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,941.96/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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