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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 512.05 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 512.05 and 240.01 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 512.05 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/512.05 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 512.05 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 122,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,897.80/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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