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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 512.35 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 512.35 and 240.52 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 512.35 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/512.35 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 512.35 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 123,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,227.86/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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