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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 770.92 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 770.92 and 240.13 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 770.92 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/770.92 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 770.92 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 185,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,121.02/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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