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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.35 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.35 and 240.03 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.35 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.35 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.35 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 123,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,459.43/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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