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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.52 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.52 and 351.80 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.52 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.52 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.52 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 266,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,843.54/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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