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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 501 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 501 and 242.52 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 501 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/501 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 501 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 121,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,502.52/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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