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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 565.49 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 565.49 and 240.44 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 565.49 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/565.49 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 565.49 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 135,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,966.42/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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