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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.87, 758.85 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.87, 758.85 and 369.78 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.87 : 758.85 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.87/758.85 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.87x = 758.85 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.87x = 280,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,606.51/505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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