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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.39, 756.57 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.39, 756.57 and 244.21 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.39 : 756.57 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.39/756.57 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.39x = 756.57 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.39x = 184,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,761.96/504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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