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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.87, 754.40 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.87, 754.40 and 243.05 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.87 : 754.40 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.87/754.40 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.87x = 754.40 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.87x = 183,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,355.03/502.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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