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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 577.08 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 577.08 and 240.12 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 577.08 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/577.08 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 577.08 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 138,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,568.45/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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