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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 505.92 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 505.92 and 240.65 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 505.92 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/505.92 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 505.92 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 121,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,749.65/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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