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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 525.19 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 525.19 and 240.67 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 525.19 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/525.19 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 525.19 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 126,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,397.48/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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