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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 577.20 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 577.20 and 240.72 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 577.20 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/577.20 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 577.20 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 138,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,943.58/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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