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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 511.95 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 511.95 and 240.04 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 511.95 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/511.95 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 511.95 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 122,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888.48/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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