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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 750.00 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 750.00 and 240.05 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 750.00 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/750.00 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 750.00 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 180,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,037.53/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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