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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 524.75 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 524.75 and 240.38 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 524.75 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/524.75 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 524.75 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 126,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,139.41/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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