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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.65 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.65 and 240.31 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.65 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.65 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.65 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 135,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,931.35/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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