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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.83, 512.94 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.83, 512.94 and 240.70 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.83 : 512.94 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.83/512.94 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.83x = 512.94 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.83x = 123,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,464.66/371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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