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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.20, 771.42 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.20, 771.42 and 240.14 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.20 : 771.42 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.20/771.42 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.20x = 771.42 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.20x = 185,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,251.70/514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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