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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.52, 754.02 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.52, 754.02 and 242.39 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.52 : 754.02 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.52/754.02 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.52x = 754.02 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.52x = 182,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,766.91/502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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