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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 758.16 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 758.16 and 300.06 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 758.16 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/758.16 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 758.16 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 227,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,493.49/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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