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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 749.90 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 749.90 and 239.90 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 749.90 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/749.90 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 749.90 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 179,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,896.06/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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