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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 524.32 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 524.32 and 240.13 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 524.32 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/524.32 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 524.32 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 125,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,904.96/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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