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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 753.08 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 753.08 and 245.25 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 753.08 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/753.08 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 753.08 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 184,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,691.64/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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