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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 514.36 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 514.36 and 240.06 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 514.36 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/514.36 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 514.36 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 123,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,476.06/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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