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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.89, 771.62 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.89, 771.62 and 240.30 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.89 : 771.62 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.89/771.62 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.89x = 771.62 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.89x = 185,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,419.08/514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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