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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 534.80 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 534.80 and 240.10 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 534.80 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/534.80 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 534.80 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 128,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,404.74/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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