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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 756.45 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 756.45 and 247.50 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 756.45 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/756.45 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 756.45 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 187,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,221.38/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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