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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 524.95 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 524.95 and 240.60 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 524.95 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/524.95 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 524.95 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 126,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,302.97/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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