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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 750.84 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 750.84 and 240.72 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 750.84 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/750.84 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 750.84 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 180,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,742.20/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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