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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 756.60 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 756.60 and 243.96 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 756.60 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/756.60 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 756.60 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 184,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,580.14/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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