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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 757.13 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 757.13 and 350.92 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 757.13 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/757.13 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 757.13 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 265,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,688.41/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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