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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 515.26 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 515.26 and 240.71 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 515.26 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/515.26 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 515.26 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 124,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,024.45/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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