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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 758.24 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 758.24 and 301.39 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 758.24 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/758.24 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 758.24 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 228,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,522.92/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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