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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.73 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.73 and 244.07 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.73 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.73 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.73 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 184,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,451.02/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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