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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 525.36 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 525.36 and 240.78 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 525.36 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/525.36 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 525.36 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 126,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,496.18/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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