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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 757.07 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 757.07 and 358.64 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 757.07 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/757.07 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 757.07 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 271,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,515.68/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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