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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 749.58 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 749.58 and 239.91 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 749.58 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/749.58 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 749.58 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 179,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,831.74/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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