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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 750.72 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 750.72 and 295.02 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 750.72 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/750.72 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 750.72 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 221,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,477.41/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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