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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 758.34 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 758.34 and 289.04 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 758.34 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/758.34 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 758.34 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 219,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190.59/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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