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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 525.54 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 525.54 and 241.09 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 525.54 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/525.54 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 525.54 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 126,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,699.81/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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