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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 752.37 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 752.37 and 241.61 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 752.37 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/752.37 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 752.37 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 181,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,780.12/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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