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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 753.71 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 753.71 and 242.75 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 753.71 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/753.71 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 753.71 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 182,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,958.12/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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