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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 525.01 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 525.01 and 240.56 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 525.01 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/525.01 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 525.01 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 126,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,292.58/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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