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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 512.40 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 512.40 and 240.39 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 512.40 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/512.40 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 512.40 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 123,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,175.84/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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