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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 511.94 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 511.94 and 240.13 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 511.94 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/511.94 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 511.94 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 122,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.39/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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