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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.25, 756.13 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.25, 756.13 and 310.12 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.25 : 756.13 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.25/756.13 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.25x = 756.13 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.25x = 234,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,491.04/505.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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