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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 565.04 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 565.04 and 240.68 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 565.04 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/565.04 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 565.04 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 135,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,993.83/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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