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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.31, 580.82 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.31, 580.82 and 240.85 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.31 : 580.82 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.31/580.82 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.31x = 580.82 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.31x = 139,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,887.59/387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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