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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 757.52 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 757.52 and 313.12 is: 469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 757.52 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/757.52 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 757.52 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 237,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,194.66/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.36

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