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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 750.46 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 750.46 and 240.34 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 750.46 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/750.46 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 750.46 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 180,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365.56/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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