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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.46, 577.30 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.46, 577.30 and 240.87 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.46 : 577.30 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.46/577.30 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.46x = 577.30 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.46x = 139,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,054.25/385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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