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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 750.66 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 750.66 and 244.60 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 750.66 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/750.66 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 750.66 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 183,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,611.44/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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