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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.01, 770.69 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.01, 770.69 and 240.15 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.01 : 770.69 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.01/770.69 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.01x = 770.69 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.01x = 185,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,080.00/514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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