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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 525.13 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 525.13 and 240.61 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 525.13 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/525.13 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 525.13 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 126,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,351.53/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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