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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 753.06 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 753.06 and 242.45 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 753.06 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/753.06 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 753.06 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 182,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,579.36/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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