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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 590.72 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 590.72 and 240.32 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 590.72 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/590.72 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 590.72 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 141,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,961.83/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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