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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 755.23 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 755.23 and 243.19 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 755.23 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/755.23 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 755.23 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 183,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,665.18/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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