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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 751.76 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 751.76 and 245.60 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 751.76 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/751.76 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 751.76 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 184,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632.26/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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