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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 555.90 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 555.90 and 240.93 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 555.90 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/555.90 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 555.90 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 133,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,932.99/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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