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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 525.53 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 525.53 and 240.95 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 525.53 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/525.53 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 525.53 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 126,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,626.45/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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