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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 512.79 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 512.79 and 240.50 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 512.79 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/512.79 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 512.79 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 123,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,324.79/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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