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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.80, 771.96 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.80, 771.96 and 241.02 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.80 : 771.96 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.80/771.96 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.80x = 771.96 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.80x = 186,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,057.80/514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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