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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 592.29 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 592.29 and 240.89 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 592.29 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/592.29 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 592.29 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 142,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,673.78/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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