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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.06, 771.28 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.06, 771.28 and 240.24 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.06 : 771.28 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.06/771.28 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.06x = 771.28 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.06x = 185,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,292.31/514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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