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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 751.98 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 751.98 and 245 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 751.98 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/751.98 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 751.98 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 184,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,235.10/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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