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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525.87 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525.87 and 241.07 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525.87 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525.87 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525.87 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 126,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,768.85/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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