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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 750.58 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 750.58 and 240.36 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 750.58 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/750.58 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 750.58 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 180,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408.81/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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