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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.83, 534.99 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.83, 534.99 and 240.37 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.83 : 534.99 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.83/534.99 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.83x = 534.99 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.83x = 128,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,595.55/387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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