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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 634.77 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 634.77 and 240.66 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 634.77 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/634.77 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 634.77 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 152,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,763.75/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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