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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.41 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.41 and 240.98 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.41 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.41 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.41 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 181,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071.02/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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