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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.80 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.80 and 243.95 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.80 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.80 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.80 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 184,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,373.02/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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