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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.07, 754.77 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.07, 754.77 and 246.39 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.07 : 754.77 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.07/754.77 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.07x = 754.77 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.07x = 185,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,967.78/503.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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