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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.30, 771.22 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.30, 771.22 and 240.47 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.30 : 771.22 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.30/771.22 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.30x = 771.22 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.30x = 185,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,454.61/514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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