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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 512.93 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 512.93 and 240.71 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 512.93 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/512.93 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 512.93 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 123,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,465.42/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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