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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.64 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.64 and 240.06 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.64 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.64 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.64 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 133,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,146.88/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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