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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.95, 580.29 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.95, 580.29 and 240.48 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.95 : 580.29 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.95/580.29 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.95x = 580.29 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.95x = 139,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,545.24/386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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