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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 750.79 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 750.79 and 240.43 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 750.79 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/750.79 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 750.79 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 180,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512.44/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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