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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 757.97 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 757.97 and 322.62 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 757.97 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/757.97 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 757.97 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 244,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,536.28/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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