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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 757.80 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 757.80 and 245.19 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 757.80 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/757.80 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 757.80 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 185,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,804.98/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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