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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 749.76 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 749.76 and 295.06 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 749.76 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/749.76 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 749.76 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 221,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224.19/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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