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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.62, 771.59 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.62, 771.59 and 240.57 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.62 : 771.59 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.62/771.59 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.62x = 771.59 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.62x = 185,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,622.01/514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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