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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 751.64 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 751.64 and 241.07 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 751.64 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/751.64 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 751.64 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 181,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,192.89/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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