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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.57, 755.99 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.57, 755.99 and 244.21 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.57 : 755.99 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.57/755.99 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.57x = 755.99 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.57x = 184,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,621.08/504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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