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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.38 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.38 and 240.89 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.38 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.38 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.38 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 134,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,023.60/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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