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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 757.23 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 757.23 and 383.14 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 757.23 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/757.23 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 757.23 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 290,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,125.10/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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