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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 525.56 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 525.56 and 240.77 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 525.56 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/525.56 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 525.56 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 126,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,539.19/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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