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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 750.82 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 750.82 and 240.44 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 750.82 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/750.82 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 750.82 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 180,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,528.58/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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