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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 512.61 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 512.61 and 240.62 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 512.61 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/512.61 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 512.61 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 123,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,344.22/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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