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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 755.51 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 755.51 and 243.61 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 755.51 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/755.51 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 755.51 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 184,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,049.79/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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