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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 757.04 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 757.04 and 248 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 757.04 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/757.04 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 757.04 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 187,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,745.92/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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