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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 524.51 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 524.51 and 240.18 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 524.51 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/524.51 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 524.51 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 125,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,976.81/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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