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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.59 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.59 and 241.99 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.59 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.59 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.59 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 182,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117.68/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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