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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 634.98 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 634.98 and 240.73 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 634.98 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/634.98 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 634.98 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 152,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,858.63/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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