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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 524.57 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 524.57 and 240.24 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 524.57 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/524.57 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 524.57 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 126,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,024.61/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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