Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.76 and 240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378, 521.76 and 240 is: 331.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378 : 521.76 = 240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378/521.76 = 240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378x = 521.76 × 240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378x = 125,222.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,222.40/378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331.28
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