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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 751.08 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 751.08 and 244 is: 366

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 751.08 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/751.08 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 751.08 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 183,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,263.52/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366

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