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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 634.78 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 634.78 and 240.60 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 634.78 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/634.78 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 634.78 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 152,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728.07/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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