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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 511.88 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 511.88 and 240.03 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 511.88 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/511.88 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 511.88 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 122,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,865.36/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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