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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.97, 755.97 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.97, 755.97 and 243.93 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.97 : 755.97 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.97/755.97 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.97x = 755.97 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.97x = 184,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403.76/503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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