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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 512.91 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 512.91 and 240.78 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 512.91 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/512.91 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 512.91 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 123,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,498.47/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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