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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 761.37 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 761.37 and 240.63 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 761.37 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/761.37 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 761.37 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 183,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,212.06/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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