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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.44, 755.64 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.44, 755.64 and 247.12 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.44 : 755.64 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.44/755.64 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.44x = 755.64 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.44x = 186,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,733.76/503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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