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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.82, 756.98 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.82, 756.98 and 244.84 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.82 : 756.98 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.82/756.98 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.82x = 756.98 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.82x = 185,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,333.97/504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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