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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 590.90 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 590.90 and 240.93 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 590.90 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/590.90 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 590.90 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 142,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,364.33/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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