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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 753.09 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 753.09 and 241.94 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 753.09 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/753.09 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 753.09 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 182,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,202.59/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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