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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 754.14 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 754.14 and 242.91 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 754.14 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/754.14 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 754.14 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 183,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188.15/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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