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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 559.41 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 559.41 and 240.47 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 559.41 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/559.41 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 559.41 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 134,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,520.12/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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