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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.95, 525.86 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.95, 525.86 and 241.13 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.95 : 525.86 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.95/525.86 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.95x = 525.86 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.95x = 126,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,800.62/380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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