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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 592.11 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 592.11 and 240.44 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 592.11 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/592.11 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 592.11 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 142,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363.97/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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