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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 753.54 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 753.54 and 242.34 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 753.54 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/753.54 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 753.54 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 182,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,612.88/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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