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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.90 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.90 and 245.12 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.90 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.90 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.90 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 185,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,775.81/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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