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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.53, 534.89 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.53, 534.89 and 240.08 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.53 : 534.89 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.53/534.89 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.53x = 534.89 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.53x = 128,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,412.52/387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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