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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 757.79 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 757.79 and 197.02 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 757.79 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/757.79 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 757.79 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 149,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,299.79/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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