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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.65, 771.94 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.65, 771.94 and 240.81 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.65 : 771.94 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.65/771.94 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.65x = 771.94 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.65x = 185,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,890.87/514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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