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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 756.18 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 756.18 and 247.68 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 756.18 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/756.18 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 756.18 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 187,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,290.66/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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