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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 756.39 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 756.39 and 244.32 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 756.39 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/756.39 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 756.39 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 184,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,801.20/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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