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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.78 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.78 and 245.78 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.78 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.78 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.78 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 185,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,264.05/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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