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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.86, 576.84 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.86, 576.84 and 240.68 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.86 : 576.84 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.86/576.84 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.86x = 576.84 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.86x = 138,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,833.85/384.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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