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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.16 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.16 and 247.60 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.16 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.16 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.16 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 186,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,977.62/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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