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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 752.66 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 752.66 and 241.74 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 752.66 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/752.66 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 752.66 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 181,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,943.06/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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