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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 749.94 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 749.94 and 240.15 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 749.94 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/749.94 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 749.94 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 180,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,098.09/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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