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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.65 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.65 and 240.52 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.65 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.65 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.65 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 126,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,907.74/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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