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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 534.66 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 534.66 and 240.01 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 534.66 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/534.66 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 534.66 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 128,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,323.75/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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