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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 751.26 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 751.26 and 240.80 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 751.26 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/751.26 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 751.26 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 180,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,903.37/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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