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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.48, 771.72 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.48, 771.72 and 240.48 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.48 : 771.72 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.48/771.72 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.48x = 771.72 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.48x = 185,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,583.23/514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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