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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 756.62 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 756.62 and 248.04 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 756.62 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/756.62 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 756.62 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 187,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.02/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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