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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 750.65 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 750.65 and 240.71 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 750.65 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/750.65 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 750.65 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 180,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,684.00/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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