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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 758.74 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 758.74 and 249.18 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 758.74 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/758.74 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 758.74 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 189,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,062.83/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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