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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 757.56 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 757.56 and 426.31 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 757.56 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/757.56 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 757.56 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 322,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,955.40/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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