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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 555.20 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 555.20 and 240.64 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 555.20 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/555.20 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 555.20 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 133,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,603.33/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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