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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 525.45 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 525.45 and 240.94 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 525.45 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/525.45 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 525.45 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 126,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,601.92/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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