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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.01, 754.67 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.01, 754.67 and 243 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.01 : 754.67 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.01/754.67 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.01x = 754.67 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.01x = 183,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,384.05/503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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