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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 759.22 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 759.22 and 300.16 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 759.22 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/759.22 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 759.22 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 227,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,887.48/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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