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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.56, 534.53 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.56, 534.53 and 240.11 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.56 : 534.53 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.56/534.53 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.56x = 534.53 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.56x = 128,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,347.93/387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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