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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 566.36 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 566.36 and 240.28 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 566.36 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/566.36 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 566.36 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 136,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,082.15/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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