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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.54 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.54 and 245.76 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.54 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.54 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.54 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 185,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,189.99/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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