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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 757.92 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 757.92 and 369.30 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 757.92 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/757.92 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 757.92 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 279,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,899.86/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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