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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.89, 752.82 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.89, 752.82 and 241.71 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.89 : 752.82 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.89/752.82 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.89x = 752.82 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.89x = 181,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,964.12/501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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