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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.93, 758.04 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.93, 758.04 and 246.06 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.93 : 758.04 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.93/758.04 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.93x = 758.04 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.93x = 186,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,523.32/505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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