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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 758.22 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 758.22 and 300.14 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 758.22 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/758.22 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 758.22 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 227,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,572.15/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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