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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 576.83 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 576.83 and 240.39 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 576.83 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/576.83 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 576.83 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 138,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,664.76/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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