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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.90 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.90 and 240.90 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.90 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.90 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.90 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 139,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,216.11/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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