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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.31, 751.58 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.31, 751.58 and 241.35 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.31 : 751.58 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.31/751.58 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.31x = 751.58 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.31x = 181,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,393.83/501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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