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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 749.68 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 749.68 and 240.04 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 749.68 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/749.68 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 749.68 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 179,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,953.19/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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