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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 771.03 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 771.03 and 240.12 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 771.03 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/771.03 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 771.03 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 185,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,139.72/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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