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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.04 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.04 and 384.36 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.04 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.04 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.04 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 291,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,360.25/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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