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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.51, 750.87 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.51, 750.87 and 240.44 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.51 : 750.87 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.51/750.87 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.51x = 750.87 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.51x = 180,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,535.43/500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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