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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 752.07 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 752.07 and 241.23 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 752.07 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/752.07 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 752.07 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 181,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,421.85/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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