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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.21, 757.86 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.21, 757.86 and 300.01 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.21 : 757.86 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.21/757.86 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.21x = 757.86 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.21x = 227,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,365.58/505.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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