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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 580.64 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 580.64 and 240.62 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 580.64 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/580.64 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 580.64 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 139,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,709.49/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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