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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 750.41 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 750.41 and 243.42 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 750.41 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/750.41 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 750.41 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 182,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,664.80/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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