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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 771.92 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 771.92 and 240.43 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 771.92 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/771.92 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 771.92 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 185,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,592.73/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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