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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 755.88 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 755.88 and 246.64 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 755.88 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/755.88 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 755.88 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 186,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,430.24/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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