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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.37 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.37 and 240.57 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.37 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.37 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.37 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 123,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,260.85/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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