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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 759.62 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 759.62 and 359.32 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 759.62 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/759.62 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 759.62 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 272,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,946.66/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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