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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 537.97 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 537.97 and 240.39 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 537.97 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/537.97 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 537.97 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 129,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,322.01/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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