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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.10 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.10 and 240.60 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.10 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.10 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.10 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 136,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,203.66/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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