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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.16 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.16 and 240.86 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.16 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.16 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.16 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 139,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,739.39/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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