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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.71, 756.73 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.71, 756.73 and 244.20 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.71 : 756.73 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.71/756.73 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.71x = 756.73 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.71x = 184,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,789.07/504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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