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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 751.73 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 751.73 and 241 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 751.73 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/751.73 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 751.73 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 181,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,166.93/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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