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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 749.92 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 749.92 and 240.04 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 749.92 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/749.92 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 749.92 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 180,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,010.80/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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