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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 757.32 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 757.32 and 162.88 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 757.32 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/757.32 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 757.32 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 123,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,352.28/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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