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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 758.32 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 758.32 and 300.18 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 758.32 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/758.32 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 758.32 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 227,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,632.50/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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