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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 757.77 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 757.77 and 245.14 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 757.77 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/757.77 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 757.77 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 185,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,762.57/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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