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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.25, 756.65 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.25, 756.65 and 247.75 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.25 : 756.65 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.25/756.65 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.25x = 756.65 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.25x = 187,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,460.04/504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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