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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 751.97 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 751.97 and 241.84 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 751.97 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/751.97 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 751.97 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 181,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,856.42/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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