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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 750.70 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 750.70 and 240.43 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 750.70 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/750.70 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 750.70 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 180,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,488.32/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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