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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.40, 771.23 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.40, 771.23 and 240.35 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.40 : 771.23 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.40/771.23 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.40x = 771.23 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.40x = 185,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,361.88/514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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