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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.55, 752.02 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.55, 752.02 and 241.54 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.55 : 752.02 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.55/752.02 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.55x = 752.02 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.55x = 181,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,642.91/501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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