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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 756.74 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 756.74 and 244.44 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 756.74 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/756.74 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 756.74 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 184,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,977.53/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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