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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.17, 750.26 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.17, 750.26 and 240.11 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.17 : 750.26 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.17/750.26 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.17x = 750.26 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.17x = 180,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,143.73/500.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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