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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 758.70 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 758.70 and 311.40 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 758.70 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/758.70 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 758.70 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 236,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,259.18/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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