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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.37, 752.54 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.37, 752.54 and 251.45 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.37 : 752.54 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.37/752.54 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.37x = 752.54 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.37x = 189,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,221.16/502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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