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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 524.16 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 524.16 and 240.09 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 524.16 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/524.16 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 524.16 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 125,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,843.55/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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