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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.17 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.17 and 240.99 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.17 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.17 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.17 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 181,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,024.46/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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