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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.75, 756.12 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.75, 756.12 and 243.99 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.75 : 756.12 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.75/756.12 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.75x = 756.12 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.75x = 184,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,485.72/504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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