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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 752.86 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 752.86 and 241.83 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 752.86 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/752.86 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 752.86 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 182,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,064.13/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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