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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.02, 759.06 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.02, 759.06 and 323.58 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.02 : 759.06 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.02/759.06 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.02x = 759.06 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.02x = 245,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,616.63/505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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