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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 756.34 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 756.34 and 244.11 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 756.34 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/756.34 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 756.34 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 184,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632.38/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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