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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 753.30 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 753.30 and 244.92 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 753.30 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/753.30 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 753.30 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 184,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498.24/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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