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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 757.50 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 757.50 and 351.34 is: 526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 757.50 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/757.50 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 757.50 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 266,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,140.05/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.09

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