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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 750.08 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 750.08 and 296.04 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 750.08 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/750.08 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 750.08 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 222,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053.68/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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