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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.57, 750.58 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.57, 750.58 and 240.33 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.57 : 750.58 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.57/750.58 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.57x = 750.58 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.57x = 180,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389.11/500.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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