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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 753.47 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 753.47 and 242.84 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 753.47 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/753.47 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 753.47 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 182,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,972.65/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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