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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.54, 592.67 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.54, 592.67 and 240.55 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.54 : 592.67 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.54/592.67 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.54x = 592.67 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.54x = 142,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,566.77/394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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