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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 751.78 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 751.78 and 294.91 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 751.78 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/751.78 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 751.78 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 221,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,705.93/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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