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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 512.70 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 512.70 and 240.79 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 512.70 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/512.70 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 512.70 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 123,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,453.03/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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