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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.18 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.18 and 240.06 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.18 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.18 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.18 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 125,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,834.65/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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