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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 754.04 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 754.04 and 242.55 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 754.04 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/754.04 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 754.04 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 182,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,892.40/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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