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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.98 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.98 and 240.40 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.98 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.98 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.98 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 126,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.19/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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