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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 757.76 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 757.76 and 245.52 is: 368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 757.76 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/757.76 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 757.76 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 186,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,045.24/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.09

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