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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 757.62 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 757.62 and 352.08 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 757.62 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/757.62 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 757.62 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 266,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,742.85/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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