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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.31, 755.91 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.31, 755.91 and 244.14 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.31 : 755.91 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.31/755.91 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.31x = 755.91 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.31x = 184,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,547.87/504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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