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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.99, 758.98 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.99, 758.98 and 352.09 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.99 : 758.98 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.99/758.98 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.99x = 758.98 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.99x = 267,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,225.47/505.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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