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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 758.88 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 758.88 and 313.16 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 758.88 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/758.88 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 758.88 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 237,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,650.86/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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