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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.34 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.34 and 289.74 is: 434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.34 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.34 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.34 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 219,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,721.43/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.46

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