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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 580.63 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 580.63 and 240.86 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 580.63 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/580.63 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 580.63 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 139,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,852.75/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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