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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 751.98 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 751.98 and 254.46 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 751.98 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/751.98 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 751.98 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 191,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,348.83/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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