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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 512.17 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 512.17 and 240.05 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 512.17 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/512.17 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 512.17 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 122,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,947.09/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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