Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 756 and 244.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.96, 756 and 244.42 is: 366.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.96 : 756 = 244.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.96/756 = 244.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.96x = 756 × 244.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.96x = 184,779.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,779.63/503.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366.66
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