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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.60, 758.23 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.60, 758.23 and 197.43 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.60 : 758.23 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.60/758.23 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.60x = 758.23 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.60x = 149,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,697.35/505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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