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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 758.09 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 758.09 and 300.12 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 758.09 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/758.09 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 758.09 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 227,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,516.47/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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