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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 751.78 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 751.78 and 240.90 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 751.78 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/751.78 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 751.78 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 181,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,103.80/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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