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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 758.34 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 758.34 and 300.02 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 758.34 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/758.34 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 758.34 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 227,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,517.17/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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