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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 535.61 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 535.61 and 240.91 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 535.61 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/535.61 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 535.61 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 129,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,033.07/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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