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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 753.92 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 753.92 and 242.44 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 753.92 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/753.92 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 753.92 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 182,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,778.18/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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