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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 749.88 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 749.88 and 240.03 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 749.88 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/749.88 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 749.88 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 179,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,993.70/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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