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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 754.44 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 754.44 and 242.84 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 754.44 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/754.44 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 754.44 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 183,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,208.21/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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