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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.86 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.86 and 241.20 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.86 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.86 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.86 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 181,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,348.63/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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