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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 553.02 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 553.02 and 240.52 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 553.02 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/553.02 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 553.02 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 133,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,012.37/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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