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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 758.10 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 758.10 and 423.33 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 758.10 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/758.10 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 758.10 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 320,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,926.47/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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