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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.36 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.36 and 240 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.36 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.36 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.36 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 138,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,086.40/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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