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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 590.63 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 590.63 and 240.66 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 590.63 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/590.63 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 590.63 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 142,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,141.02/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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