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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 512.69 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 512.69 and 240.75 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 512.69 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/512.69 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 512.69 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 123,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,430.12/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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