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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 756.72 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 756.72 and 244.65 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 756.72 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/756.72 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 756.72 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 185,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,131.55/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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