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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 756.06 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 756.06 and 247.56 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 756.06 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/756.06 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 756.06 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 187,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,170.21/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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