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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.99, 754.44 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.99, 754.44 and 242.98 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.99 : 754.44 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.99/754.44 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.99x = 754.44 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.99x = 183,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,313.83/502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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