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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 755.04 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 755.04 and 243.69 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 755.04 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/755.04 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 755.04 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 183,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,995.70/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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