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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 750.48 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 750.48 and 244 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 750.48 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/750.48 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 750.48 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 183,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,117.12/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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