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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 755.76 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 755.76 and 247.04 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 755.76 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/755.76 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 755.76 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 186,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,702.95/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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