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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 566.42 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 566.42 and 240.60 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 566.42 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/566.42 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 566.42 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 136,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,280.65/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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