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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.97, 759.32 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.97, 759.32 and 376.27 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 759.32 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/759.32 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 759.32 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 285,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,709.34/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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