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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 757.93 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 757.93 and 297.19 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 757.93 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/757.93 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 757.93 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 225,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,246.58/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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