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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 755.70 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 755.70 and 351.29 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 755.70 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/755.70 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 755.70 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 265,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,466.07/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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