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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 524.24 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 524.24 and 240.02 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 524.24 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/524.24 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 524.24 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 125,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,828.08/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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