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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 690.17 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 690.17 and 240.55 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 690.17 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/690.17 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 690.17 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 166,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,020.39/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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