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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 752.73 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 752.73 and 242.07 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 752.73 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/752.73 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 752.73 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 182,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,213.35/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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