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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 537.98 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 537.98 and 240.62 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 537.98 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/537.98 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 537.98 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 129,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,444.85/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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