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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 757.49 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 757.49 and 321.91 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 757.49 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/757.49 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 757.49 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 243,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,839.82/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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