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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.04 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.04 and 240.28 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.04 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.04 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.04 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 123,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,031.24/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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