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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.30, 771.21 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.30, 771.21 and 240.52 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.30 : 771.21 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.30/771.21 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.30x = 771.21 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.30x = 185,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,491.43/514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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