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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 753.07 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 753.07 and 241.98 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 753.07 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/753.07 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 753.07 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 182,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,227.88/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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