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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.97, 755.99 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.97, 755.99 and 244.04 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.97 : 755.99 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.97/755.99 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.97x = 755.99 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.97x = 184,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,486.80/503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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