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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 566.46 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 566.46 and 240.72 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 566.46 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/566.46 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 566.46 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 136,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,358.25/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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