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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 577.49 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 577.49 and 240.88 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 577.49 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/577.49 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 577.49 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 139,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,105.79/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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