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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 755.63 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 755.63 and 310.01 is: 463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 755.63 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/755.63 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 755.63 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 234,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,247.53/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.81

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