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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 537.72 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 537.72 and 240.26 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 537.72 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/537.72 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 537.72 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 129,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,192.61/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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