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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.93, 755.04 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.93, 755.04 and 244.06 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.93 : 755.04 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.93/755.04 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.93x = 755.04 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.93x = 184,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,271.29/503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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