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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 758.60 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 758.60 and 242.29 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 758.60 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/758.60 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 758.60 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 183,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,801.19/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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