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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 754.09 and 242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 754.09 and 242.99 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 754.09 = 242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/754.09 = 242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 754.09 × 242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 183,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,236.33/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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