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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 524.76 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 524.76 and 240.30 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 524.76 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/524.76 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 524.76 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 126,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,097.20/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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