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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 751.59 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 751.59 and 295.52 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 751.59 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/751.59 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 751.59 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 222,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,106.12/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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