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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444.50 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444.50 and 283.02 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444.50 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444.50 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444.50 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 125,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.39/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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