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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 771.05 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 771.05 and 240.18 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 771.05 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/771.05 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 771.05 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 185,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,190.79/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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