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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 591.96 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 591.96 and 240.96 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 591.96 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/591.96 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 591.96 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 142,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,641.81/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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