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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 757.59 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 757.59 and 351.37 is: 526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 757.59 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/757.59 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 757.59 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 266,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,190.61/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.73

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