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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.31 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.31 and 240.09 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.31 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.31 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.31 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 125,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,881.59/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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