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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 554.16 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 554.16 and 240.28 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 554.16 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/554.16 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 554.16 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 133,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,150.79/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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