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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.88 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.88 and 300.84 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.88 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.88 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.88 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 228,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,301.46/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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