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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 756.82 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 756.82 and 299.18 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 756.82 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/756.82 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 756.82 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 226,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,425.41/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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