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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.67 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.67 and 240.02 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.67 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.67 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.67 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 122,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,807.27/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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