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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 757.88 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 757.88 and 503.52 is: 755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 757.88 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/757.88 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 757.88 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 381,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,607.74/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.54

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