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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 752.25 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 752.25 and 295.22 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 752.25 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/752.25 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 752.25 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 222,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,079.25/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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