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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 751.34 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 751.34 and 240.86 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 751.34 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/751.34 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 751.34 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 180,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,962.79/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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