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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 757.74 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 757.74 and 300.27 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 757.74 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/757.74 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 757.74 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 227,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,526.59/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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