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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.93, 771.85 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.93, 771.85 and 240.80 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.93 : 771.85 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.93/771.85 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.93x = 771.85 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.93x = 185,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,857.92/514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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