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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 759.60 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 759.60 and 323.28 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 759.60 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/759.60 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 759.60 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 245,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,563.49/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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