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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.51, 758.27 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.51, 758.27 and 313.27 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.51 : 758.27 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.51/758.27 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.51x = 758.27 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.51x = 237,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,541.68/505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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