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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 750.74 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 750.74 and 243.81 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 750.74 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/750.74 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 750.74 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 183,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,039.80/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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