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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.42 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.42 and 254.44 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 751.42 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/751.42 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 751.42 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 191,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,191.30/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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