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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 566.01 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 566.01 and 240.24 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 566.01 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/566.01 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 566.01 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 135,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,974.21/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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