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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.64 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.64 and 240.02 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.64 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.64 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.64 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 122,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,803.83/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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