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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 759.02 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 759.02 and 313.52 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 759.02 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/759.02 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 759.02 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 237,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,967.95/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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