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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 576.80 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 576.80 and 240.48 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 576.80 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/576.80 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 576.80 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 138,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,708.86/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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