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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 755.88 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 755.88 and 244.04 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 755.88 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/755.88 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 755.88 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 184,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,464.96/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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