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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 750.69 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 750.69 and 240.32 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 750.69 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/750.69 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 750.69 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 180,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,405.82/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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