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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 513.30 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 513.30 and 240.84 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 513.30 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/513.30 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 513.30 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 123,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623.17/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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