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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.08 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.08 and 240.32 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.08 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.08 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.08 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 132,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,916.19/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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