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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.83, 591.60 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.83, 591.60 and 240.81 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.83 : 591.60 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.83/591.60 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.83x = 591.60 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.83x = 142,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,463.20/394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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