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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 759.15 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 759.15 and 323.28 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 759.15 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/759.15 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 759.15 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 245,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,418.01/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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