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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 524.50 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 524.50 and 240.06 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 524.50 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/524.50 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 524.50 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 125,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911.47/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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