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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 545.94 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 545.94 and 240.40 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 545.94 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/545.94 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 545.94 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 131,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243.98/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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