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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 524.79 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 524.79 and 240.47 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 524.79 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/524.79 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 524.79 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 126,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,193.63/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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