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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 771.35 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 771.35 and 240.45 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 771.35 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/771.35 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 771.35 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 185,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,469.91/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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