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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 770.93 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 770.93 and 240.12 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 770.93 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/770.93 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 770.93 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 185,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,115.71/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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