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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.43 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.43 and 240.51 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.43 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.43 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.43 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 136,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,232.08/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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