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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.75 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.75 and 240.24 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.75 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.75 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.75 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 126,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,066.71/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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