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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 534.96 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 534.96 and 240.56 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 534.96 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/534.96 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 534.96 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 128,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,689.98/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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