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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 758.82 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 758.82 and 249.21 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 758.82 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/758.82 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 758.82 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 189,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,105.53/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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