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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 514.85 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 514.85 and 240.19 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 514.85 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/514.85 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 514.85 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 123,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663.71/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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