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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 756.86 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 756.86 and 351.19 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 756.86 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/756.86 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 756.86 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 265,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,798.57/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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