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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 757.14 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 757.14 and 377.40 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 757.14 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/757.14 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 757.14 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 285,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,744.64/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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