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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.47, 757.38 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.47, 757.38 and 310.26 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.47 : 757.38 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.47/757.38 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.47x = 757.38 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.47x = 234,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,984.72/505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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