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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.62 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.62 and 297.58 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.62 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.62 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.62 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 225,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,750.14/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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