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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 758 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 758 and 322.64 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 758 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/758 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 758 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 244,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,561.12/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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