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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.92, 873.36 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.92, 873.36 and 240.16 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.92 : 873.36 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.92/873.36 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.92x = 873.36 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.92x = 209,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,746.14/581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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