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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.86, 575.82 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.86, 575.82 and 240.49 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.86 : 575.82 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.86/575.82 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.86x = 575.82 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.86x = 138,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,478.95/383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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