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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 757.22 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 757.22 and 258.22 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 757.22 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/757.22 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 757.22 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 195,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,526.20/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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