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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 757.68 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 757.68 and 299.92 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 757.68 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/757.68 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 757.68 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 227,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,243.39/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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