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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.07, 750.54 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.07, 750.54 and 240.69 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.07 : 750.54 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.07/750.54 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.07x = 750.54 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.07x = 180,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,647.47/501.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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