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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 525.45 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 525.45 and 240.89 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 525.45 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/525.45 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 525.45 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 126,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,574.67/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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