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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.73, 758.32 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.73, 758.32 and 197.37 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.73 : 758.32 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.73/758.32 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.73x = 758.32 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.73x = 149,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,669.12/505.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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