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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 525 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 525 and 240.59 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 525 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/525 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 525 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 126,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,309.75/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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