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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 756.66 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 756.66 and 248.36 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 756.66 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/756.66 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 756.66 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 187,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,924.08/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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