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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 555.81 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 555.81 and 240.70 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 555.81 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/555.81 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 555.81 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 133,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,783.47/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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