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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.58 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.58 and 249 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.58 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.58 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.58 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 188,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,886.42/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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