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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 755.55 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 755.55 and 243.63 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 755.55 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/755.55 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 755.55 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 184,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,074.65/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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