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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.53, 771.39 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.53, 771.39 and 240.21 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.53 : 771.39 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.53/771.39 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.53x = 771.39 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.53x = 185,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,295.59/514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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