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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.30, 757.92 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.30, 757.92 and 350.76 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.30 : 757.92 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.30/757.92 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.30x = 757.92 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.30x = 265,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,848.02/505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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