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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 757.92 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 757.92 and 376.10 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 757.92 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/757.92 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 757.92 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 285,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,053.71/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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