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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 749.46 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 749.46 and 240.26 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 749.46 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/749.46 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 749.46 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 180,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,065.26/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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