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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 757.35 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 757.35 and 245.03 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 757.35 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/757.35 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 757.35 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 185,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569.68/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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