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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 535.41 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 535.41 and 240.63 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 535.41 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/535.41 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 535.41 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 128,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,835.71/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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