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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 580.43 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 580.43 and 240.97 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 580.43 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/580.43 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 580.43 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 139,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,865.01/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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