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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 756 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 756 and 375.12 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 756 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/756 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 756 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 283,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,590.72/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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