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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.94, 756.57 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.94, 756.57 and 244.88 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 756.57 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/756.57 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 756.57 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 185,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,268.90/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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