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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 752.16 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 752.16 and 245.04 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 752.16 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/752.16 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 752.16 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 184,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309.29/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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