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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 758.37 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 758.37 and 245.61 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 758.37 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/758.37 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 758.37 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 186,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,263.26/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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