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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.90 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.90 and 240.64 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.90 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.90 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.90 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 123,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,424.26/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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