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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 752.37 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 752.37 and 254.10 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 752.37 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/752.37 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 752.37 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 191,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,177.22/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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