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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 756 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 756 and 244.32 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 756 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/756 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 756 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 184,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,705.92/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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