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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 751.30 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.62, 751.30 and 241.81 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 751.30 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/751.30 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 751.30 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 181,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,674.54/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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