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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 771.21 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 771.21 and 240.15 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 771.21 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/771.21 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 771.21 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 185,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,206.08/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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