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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.39, 753.26 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.39, 753.26 and 242.45 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.39 : 753.26 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.39/753.26 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.39x = 753.26 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.39x = 182,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,625.73/502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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