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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 749.84 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 749.84 and 243.58 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 749.84 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/749.84 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 749.84 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 182,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,646.03/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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