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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 752.82 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 752.82 and 241.86 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 752.82 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/752.82 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 752.82 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 182,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,077.05/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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