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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 751.30 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 751.30 and 240.86 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 751.30 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/751.30 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 751.30 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 180,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,958.12/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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