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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 757.94 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 757.94 and 322.84 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 757.94 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/757.94 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 757.94 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 244,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,693.35/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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