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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 555.71 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 555.71 and 240.81 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 555.71 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/555.71 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 555.71 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 133,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,820.53/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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