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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 565.34 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 565.34 and 240.11 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 565.34 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/565.34 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 565.34 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 135,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,739.76/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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