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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 591.97 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 591.97 and 240.54 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 591.97 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/591.97 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 591.97 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 142,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,393.94/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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