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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 564.66 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 564.66 and 240.40 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 564.66 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/564.66 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 564.66 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 135,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,744.26/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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