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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 757.70 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 757.70 and 238.18 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 757.70 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/757.70 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 757.70 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 180,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468.99/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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