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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 756.32 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 756.32 and 244.42 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 756.32 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/756.32 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 756.32 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 184,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,859.73/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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