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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 758.04 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 758.04 and 299.84 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 758.04 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/758.04 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 758.04 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 227,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,290.71/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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