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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 750.57 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 750.57 and 240.22 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 750.57 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/750.57 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 750.57 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 180,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,297.74/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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