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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.55, 754.93 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.55, 754.93 and 503.12 is: 751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.55 : 754.93 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.55/754.93 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.55x = 754.93 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.55x = 379,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,820.38/505.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.30

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