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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.60, 758.50 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.60, 758.50 and 322.54 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.60 : 758.50 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.60/758.50 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.60x = 758.50 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.60x = 244,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,643.89/505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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