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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 771.33 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 771.33 and 240.16 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 771.33 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/771.33 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 771.33 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 185,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,242.61/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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