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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 753.36 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 753.36 and 245.68 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 753.36 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/753.36 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 753.36 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 185,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,085.48/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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