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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 753.39 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 753.39 and 242.32 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 753.39 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/753.39 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 753.39 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 182,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,559.56/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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