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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.87, 534.99 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.87, 534.99 and 240.41 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.87 : 534.99 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.87/534.99 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.87x = 534.99 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.87x = 128,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,614.27/387.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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