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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 755.72 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 755.72 and 247.52 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 755.72 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/755.72 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 755.72 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 187,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,055.81/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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