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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 512.66 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 512.66 and 240.59 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 512.66 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/512.66 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 512.66 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 123,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342.75/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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