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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 758.39 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 758.39 and 245.61 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 758.39 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/758.39 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 758.39 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 186,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,266.94/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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