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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 757.50 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 757.50 and 368.14 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 757.50 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/757.50 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 757.50 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 278,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,866.05/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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