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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.87, 757.03 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.87, 757.03 and 244.66 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.87 : 757.03 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.87/757.03 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.87x = 757.03 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.87x = 185,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,214.96/504.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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