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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.46 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.46 and 240.15 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.46 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.46 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.46 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 125,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,951.94/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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