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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.19 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.19 and 240.78 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.19 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.19 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.19 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 136,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,327.23/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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