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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 751.02 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 751.02 and 244 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 751.02 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/751.02 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 751.02 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 183,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,248.88/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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