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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 535.14 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 535.14 and 240.46 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 535.14 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/535.14 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 535.14 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 128,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,679.76/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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