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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757.06 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757.06 and 244.54 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757.06 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757.06 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757.06 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 185,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,131.45/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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